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Wang Leads Yankees Over Mariners, 5-1

Wang becomes league's first six-game winner

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 2, 2008 11:33 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Chien-Ming Wang has turned into the New York Yankees' stopper. Wang became the American League's first six-game winner, ending the Yankees' three-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners last night. Wang (6-0) pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, and Kyle Farnsworth, Joba Chamberlain and Mariano Rivera completed a four-hitter. Erik Bedard recorded the loss for Seattle.

The Yankees improved to 27-7 when Wang starts following a loss, winning 11 in a row, and he is 22-6 in those games. He's even more consistent against Seattle, improving to 7-0 against the Mariners in seven career starts. While Wang has been consistent - New York has won all seven of his starts this year - the Yankees' other starters are 6-12.

Bobby Murcer, left, talks with Michael Kay, center, and Paul O'Neil during a broadcast session in the YES network's booth before between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners game last night.
Bobby Murcer, left, talks with Michael Kay, center, and Paul O'Neil during a broadcast session in the YES network's booth before between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners game last night.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Seattle Mariners' Erik Bedard reacts after giving up a two-run double to New York Yankees' Melky Cabrera during the second inning of their game in New York. The Yankees won 5-1.
Seattle Mariners' Erik Bedard reacts after giving up a two-run double to New York Yankees' Melky Cabrera during the second inning of their game in New York. The Yankees won 5-1.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Yankees' Chien-Ming Wang delivers against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning in Major League Baseball action last night at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees' Chien-Ming Wang delivers against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning in Major League Baseball action last night at Yankee Stadium.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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MLB • Seattle Mariners • New York Yankees • Mariano Rivera • Joba Chamberlain • baseball • Chien-Ming Wang • Kyle Farnsworth • Erik Bedard

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